Berlin, CR split soccer doubleheader

BERLIN — A brisk Saturday night of soccer action complete with a tailgate party, recognition night of coaches and alumni soccer players, and fireworks had mixed results for the host Berlin soccer teams.

In the first game of the evening, the Lady Mountaineers were pushed into double overtime to secure the 2-1 win over the Lady Lions. Chestnut Ridge brought their “A” game to the Snyder Sports Complex and scored first in the game at 28:51 of the first half on a Nikki Hill goal.

Berlin played with more urgency in the second half and dominated play. A win was needed along with another victory on Tuesday to hopefully secure a home game in the first round of the District 5 tournament which begins next Saturday.

The defense only allowed four shots on goal, while the offense peppered the CR goalie with 14 shots.

Jen Wilt knotted the score when she dribbled around two CR defenders and scored in the right corner of the goal with 18:42 left in regulation.

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After a scoreless first overtime period, Wilt scored the game winner with 3:57 left in overtime. Jackie Kimmel recored the win in goal.

Berlin (12-5) has one final home game on Tuesday versus Laurel Valley. Berlin’s game on Tuesday will determine their placing with Windber in the upcoming playoffs.

In the nightcap, the ninth-seeded Chestnut Ridge Lions upset the Berlin’s boys team with a tight 1-0 victory.

The highly contested game featured many outstanding saves by both goalkeepers and tenacious midfield defense.

The lone goal of the night was a Dakota McClucas header off a Dylan Yarnell throw in from the right sideline at 18:47 of the first half.

Berlin controlled the tempo of the game in the second half and dominated scoring opportunities, but could not find the back of the net.

Chestnut Ridge is now 7-9-1 and will have a wait and see its position with the upcoming playoffs. Berlin falls to 12-4-2 and is in a battle with Rockwood for the number three or four spot. The boys playoffs also start next Saturday. Rockwood’s game with Windber on Monday could affect playoff positioning.